Crown Labels has purchased a new high-performance Nilpeter FB-3. The 8-color, 13.75” inch, multi-substrate UV-flexo press features five servos per printing unit for complete automation of all adjustments, including job save, job load and job change.



In 2013, managing director and founder Paul Board went to Labelexpo Europe looking for the latest press technology and to see the industry’s direction, as well as where Crown Labels would look to fit in that future. The FB-3 press being demonstrated on the Nilpeter stand caught his attention.



“We were looking for a machine that would deliver outstanding quality for our growing customer base, along with efficiency and reliability,” says  Board. “The press, with its servo technology, allows for incredible print accuracy over all sorts of substrates, from labels to unsupported films, and moves our company into the next generation of flexo printing.



“This press stood out to me immediately,” adds Board. “As a company we have continually reinvested money back into the business in the shape of new equipment year on year. This time, we wanted something that would get us ahead of the majority of our industry, and I believe this press does just that.”



Board believes the company’s success in plain and color printed labels has been driven by three main factors. He states, “I would probably credit our success to three areas, where we have tried to be the best we can be. Efficiency in manufacturing, flexibility in our operation, and a cast iron guarantee to deliver on our promises. We have always considered the customer to be king and have built a business with that philosophy in mind. I would really like to take these principles into printing flexible packaging and other synthetic labels. This will hopefully lead us into some new industries that we had previously not been able to compete in.“



As Crown continues its journey into new markets, Board hopes that he can add to his team. “Just like you need great machinery, a company has to have great people to help achieve its goals. We are now on the lookout for the right individuals to help us grow our sales team and expand on our manufacturing abilities. I’m hopeful that when we unleash the full capability of the Nilpeter, we will be able to win business for a fourth reason, sheer quality.”